sneakier; sneakiest
: marked by stealth, furtiveness, or shiftiness
a sneaky trick
Examples of sneaky in a Sentence
They make it look like you're getting a lot more than you really are. It's a sneaky trick.
It's a sneaky way of getting people to buy something they don't need.
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Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Apr. 2026
Best Way Day Storage Deals Add more storage space to your home with sneaky storage options like this round ottoman and spacious sideboard, as well as more classic solutions like a nine-drawer dresser, TV stand, and charming bookshelf.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026
The Hawks have built a sneaky strong resume, with their only district losses coming to reigning champion Grapevine.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Apr. 2026
And there’s like sneaky entrances into the stages.
—Andrea Domanick, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
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“Sneaky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sneaky. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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